Blind date etiquette ... UPDATED

[ColbertNation]

I got the heads-up last night that someone is going to try to set me up with someone. I'm not totally averse to the idea, but I am wary as my experience with blind dates, limited as it is, has not been especially positive.
My question is this: Just how shallow is it of me to ask to see her picture before agreeing to a date.

 

[Oggiedoggie]

Re: Blind date etiquette

Just don't let her walk into a wall or out into the street.

 

[Ace]

Re: Blind date etiquette

I got the heads-up last night that someone is going to try to set me up with someone. I'm not totally averse to the idea, but I am wary as my experience with blind dates, limited as it is, has not been especially positive.
My question is this: Just how shallow is it of me to ask to see her picture before agreeing to a date.

Just go, stud. Not like you can trust the photos anyway.

 

[Oggiedoggie]

Re: Blind date etiquette

Oh, and pet her dog before you try to kiss her.

 

[Gutter]

Re: Blind date etiquette

Don't laugh when she tells you she's a virgin.

 

[PeteyPirate]

Re: Blind date etiquette

Stuff a soda can down your pants.

 

[Batman]

Re: Blind date etiquette

Just don't let her walk into a wall or out into the street.

Unless she's totally fugly. A broken nose or leg is an easy, guilt-free way to end the date early.

 

[The Granny]

Re: Blind date etiquette

Wear Aqua Velva.

 

[Big Buckin' agate_monkey]

Re: Blind date etiquette

if it's not going well, broach the subject of ATM.

 

[93Devil]

Re: Blind date etiquette

Meet for a drink. If it moves on from there...

KISS

keep it simple...

 

[ColbertNation]

Re: Blind date etiquette

Should I arrange for an "emergency" phone call 10 minutes in? That seems a bit much, and I really don't want to be that guy. Then again, I don't want to waste a lot of time with an uggo (OK, that was really shallow, but you get my point).

 

[cranberry]

Re: Blind date etiquette

Don't worry, I'm sure she has a great personality.

 

[Killick]

Re: Blind date etiquette

****... go. It's not immediate marriage. No matter how unattractive you may find her (or she, you), give the gal a fun night out. Surely you can have fun whether you're interested or not, right?

Seriously, take it from a guy with NO SOCIAL LIFE. Go. Have fun. Don't ditch her. Be a gentleman.

 

[Ace]

Re: Blind date etiquette

Should I arrange for an "emergency" phone call 10 minutes in? That seems a bit much, and I really don't want to be that guy. Then again, I don't want to waste a lot of time with an uggo (OK, that was really shallow, but you get my point).

Don't you have trick knee or bum shoulder you can wrench out of socket? Much more believable.

 

[spnited]

Re: Blind date etiquette

Either tell your friend you don't want to go on a blind date or go through with it and stick it out for one nght.
Yes or no, no middle of the road bailout.

 

[playthrough]

Re: Blind date etiquette

Dinner or drinks and a movie, the old standby. Movie's a good option because it eats time, talking isn't necessary (discouraged, even) and if she's not so easy on the eyes, well, it's dark.

 

[93Devil]

Re: Blind date etiquette

Either tell your friend you don't want to go on a blind date or go through with it and stick it out for one nght.
Yes or no, no middle of the road bailout.

But you don't want to blow 70-80 bucks, though.

I'm assuming you will pay.

Drinks my man. Drinks.

 

[93Devil]

Re: Blind date etiquette

No on movies.

You should never go to a movie until you have at least stood beside the first baseman. Too awkward.

 

[Batman]

Re: Blind date etiquette

Should I arrange for an "emergency" phone call 10 minutes in? That seems a bit much, and I really don't want to be that guy. Then again, I don't want to waste a lot of time with an uggo (OK, that was really shallow, but you get my point).

In all seriousness, don't be an ass and don't expect too much (i.e., to get laid on the first date). Like Devil said, keep it simple. Dinner and some kind of activity (not a movie -- do something where you can talk and get to know each other; bowling, mini golf, ice skating, something like that all work great). Try to call her before the date and talk to her a while. Figure out what she likes to do, and it should also give you an idea if you're compatible or not.
If the date goes well, offer a kiss at the end of the night but no more (unless she attacks you and rips your clothes off, of course; then have fun). If it's a disaster, just have fun with whatever you do and chalk it up as a life lesson. Great piece of advice I heard once ... it's not whether you win or lose, it's whether you wake up with a great story.

 

[PeteyPirate]

Re: Blind date etiquette

Should I arrange for an "emergency" phone call 10 minutes in? That seems a bit much, and I really don't want to be that guy. Then again, I don't want to waste a lot of time with an uggo (OK, that was really shallow, but you get my point).

In all seriousness, don't be an ass and don't expect too much (i.e., to get laid on the first date). Like Devil said, keep it simple. Dinner and some kind of activity (not a movie -- do something where you can talk and get to know each other; bowling, mini golf, ice skating, something like that all work great). Try to call her before the date and talk to her a while. Figure out what she likes to do, and it should also give you an idea if you're compatible or not.
If the date goes well, offer a kiss at the end of the night but no more (unless she attacks you and rips your clothes off, of course; then have fun). If it's a disaster, just have fun with whatever you do and chalk it up as a life lesson. Great piece of advice I heard once ... it's not whether you win or lose, it's whether you wake up with a great story.

Unless she has a tattoo, then start the loin-girding before the salad comes.